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Deciphr vs Whipscribe
Both stand on podcast show notes software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Deciphr turns source files into written content and, on some plans, visual media. Consider its language limit and plan-specific duration and output limits when assessing fit.
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Free plan APIExtensionMac+1
Whipscribe combines transcript creation with search, summaries, chat, and several export formats. Check its URL eligibility rules and retention periods if those affect your workflow.
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| Deciphr | Whipscribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Extension, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobbyist: $288 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | deciphr.ai | whipscribe.com |
| On podcast show notes software | #5 of 22 | #9 of 22 |
Deciphr: what it does well
- Generates transcripts, summaries, articles, and social content
- Bulk upload from YouTube channels, playlists, or RSS feeds
- Library can answer questions and organize files by subject
- Professional and Enterprise include audiograms and video reels
- Files and generated content are private by default
What to know first
- Free plan is text-only and limited to 40 minutes
- Currently supports US English files and content
- Hobbyist lists up to 240 minutes
Whipscribe: what it does well
- First transcript is free and can be any length.
- Labels speakers with word-level timestamps.
- Exports TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, and JSON.
- Auto-detects 99+ languages.
- Audio is not used to train models.
What to know first
- URL fetching excludes copyrighted and paywalled content.
- Free-account audio is retained for 30 days.
- Paid-plan audio is retained for 365 days.
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